Rebecca Wood’s Southern Ceramics
I hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving. It is hard to believe Christmas is just around the corner. We had a relaxing time at the farm in south Georgia and an amazing trip to Sweetgrass Dairy, which I will be telling you about soon. Our son, Neely, went on his first quail hunt and of course, was the center of everyone’s attention.
There are so many things I would like to share with all of you this month – including some of my favorite southern, foodie gifts for the holidays. One of which is made right here in Athens, Georgia. Rebecca Wood, a local artist, handcrafts beautiful ceramics for serving, baking, and setting your holiday table. She starts with southern red clay and transforms it into a serving bowls, scalloped edge plates, and other unique shapes. Once the clay is dried in a 2000°F kiln, the glazing and painting begins. Rebecca’s colors and patterns are all inspired by nature and in each piece you will find a reflection of the south from dogwoods to hydrangeas. If you are from Athens, then you are all too familiar with her gorgeous pieces, but if you are not – then you just have to visit her website www.rwoodstudio.com. Rebecca’s pieces are not only perfect for your holiday dishes, but make a special Christmas gift with southern roots.
Anytime I go home for the holidays, my mom greets us with delicious appetizers and a nice glass of wine. This year she made a Parmesan Artichoke Dip that was creamy and flavorful, but a little lighter than the traditional dip. Of course I came right back to Athens and whipped up my own batch for some guests. I baked it in one of Rebecca’s casserole dishes which, as always, got more attention that the food!
Meet Rebecca Wood and see how her pottery is made by clicking on the video link at the top right.
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